Richard R Posted October 17, 2022 Author Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks Pete, Probably worth hiring for all day, running the bash something like 10-3, then an hour to take down and clear up. Will look at school holidays, but probably later in April is better. Definitely not Easter weekend, we'd all be in trouble then 😋 1 Quote
petecarlton Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 I think the 15th or 22nd are probably favourite, given that the 29th is another bank holiday weekend. If anyone has a preference either way, please let me know. 1 hour ago, Richard R said: Probably worth hiring for all day, running the bash something like 10-3, then an hour to take down and clear up. I agree @Richard R - don't want to be rushing in at the last minute and under pressure to get out in a hurry - but I would suggest starting and finishing a little later, to allow people from further-flung reaches of the Midlands to get there - say, 11 - 4? School hols seem to be at the beginning of the month. Term ends on the 31st March in Nottingham. That would suggest 22nd as the better of the two. 1 Quote
Richard R Posted October 17, 2022 Author Posted October 17, 2022 59 minutes ago, petecarlton said: I think the 15th or 22nd are probably favourite, given that the 29th is another bank holiday weekend. If anyone has a preference either way, please let me know. I agree @Richard R - don't want to be rushing in at the last minute and under pressure to get out in a hurry - but I would suggest starting and finishing a little later, to allow people from further-flung reaches of the Midlands to get there - say, 11 - 4? School hols seem to be at the beginning of the month. Term ends on the 31st March in Nottingham. That would suggest 22nd as the better of the two. Birmingham hols match Nottingham, and probably eveywhere else this year. 22nd it is then. 👍 Exact times TBC. 1 Quote
jonunders Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 I'd pop over from Norfolk, at this time any saturday is free 2 Quote
clarkeyjnr Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 Notts sounds good. Probably a couple of hours from Cambridge, but no pain, no gain as they say. I've never been to a bass bash before - what's it all about? Quote
Frank Blank Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) . Edited April 8, 2023 by Frank Blank 4 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 14 hours ago, clarkeyjnr said: Notts sounds good. Probably a couple of hours from Cambridge, but no pain, no gain as they say. I've never been to a bass bash before - what's it all about? It's like a simplified version of Squid Game. Everyone takes their favourite bass. We then stand in a circle and bash each other unconscious. Last one standing takes all the basses. 1 6 Quote
dclaassen Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: It's like a simplified version of Squid Game. Everyone takes their favourite bass. We then stand in a circle and bash each other unconscious. Last one standing takes all the basses. Wait...I need clarification.... Do we HAVE to use our favorite bass to do the bashing? Sounds kind of counter-productive...... I like the concept though...being from Middle America, I have a built-in penchant for violence....:) 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 No, @dclaassenyou could invoke your 129th amendment right to bear a bass of your choice, as part of an organised bass event 1 Quote
petecarlton Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, Geek99 said: No, @dclaassenyou could invoke your 129th amendment right to bear a bass of your choice, as part of an organised bass event As amended by the 130th...? Quote
petecarlton Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, dclaassen said: Do we HAVE to use our favorite bass to do the bashing? Sounds kind of counter-productive...... You could bring a fish. Quote
Geek99 Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, petecarlton said: As amended by the 130th...? 130th is the dusty end 2 Quote
Richard R Posted October 28, 2022 Author Posted October 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, petecarlton said: You could bring a fish. Step away from the fish puns now! And also the Monty Python videos.... 1 Quote
Geek99 Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 Who made you King ? Not some watery tart I hope 4 Quote
clarkeyjnr Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 On 27/10/2022 at 23:32, Frank Blank said: Everyone brings any bass gear they have. You pay a tenner, set up your gear and then everyone plays each other's basses and talks bass ALL DAY. The money covers the hire of the venue and if there is money left over it goes to charity. Bass Bashes are great fun. That sounds great! 2 Quote
clarkeyjnr Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: It's like a simplified version of Squid Game. Everyone takes their favourite bass. We then stand in a circle and bash each other unconscious. Last one standing takes all the basses. This sounds slightly less fun, but still...... Quote
Geek99 Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 On 17/10/2022 at 19:57, Richard R said: Birmingham hols match Nottingham, and probably eveywhere else this year. 22nd it is then. 👍 Exact times TBC. Nope Leicester is as ever different 1 Quote
petecarlton Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 10 hours ago, Geek99 said: Nope Leicester is as ever different I must admit, I did wonder about that! Quote
Geek99 Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, petecarlton said: I must admit, I did wonder about that! Apparent historical due to the textile industry 1 Quote
Machines Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 Wow finally one I can make that isn't on my kid weekend ! 1 Quote
Machines Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 On 27/10/2022 at 23:32, Frank Blank said: Everyone brings any bass gear they have. You pay a tenner, set up your gear and then everyone plays each other's basses and talks bass ALL DAY. The money covers the hire of the venue and if there is money left over it goes to charity. Bass Bashes are great fun. It is sensible nearer the time we make a list of 'stuff we're taking' to try and avoid everyone turning up with P basses. Something you want to try out ? Ask nicely if anyone has something like it. The idea for me in the past was a chance to try rarer equipment in one spot that no shop would give you the opportunity for, as well as talk utter tripe for several hours. 2 Quote
Frank Blank Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) . Edited April 8, 2023 by Frank Blank 2 Quote
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